Service Intervals

Servicing Machine

Please use the following timetables to perform routine maintenance on the machine.

After Each Fueling

· Inspect machine for leaks, cracks and wear.

· Check operation of ignition switch, choke lever, throttle lever and trigger interlock.

· Inspect fuel tank for leaks, cracks and wear.

· Check idle (blades must not move at idle).

· Clean air filter.

· Inspect cutting blades for damage, proper clearance and sharpness.

· Inspect gear head for damage and wear.

After Finishing Daily Work

· Clean machine.

Weekly

· Inspect fuel filter.

· Inspect spark arrestor in muffler for damage and wear.

· Tighten all accessible screws and nuts on machine. (Do not tighten adjusting screws.)

· Inspect starter rope for damage and wear.

Monthly

· Clean fuel tank and cap.

· Check spark plug gap.

· Grease gearhead.

If Damaged or Faulty

· Clean and replace fuel filter element.

· Clean or replace spark arrestor in muffler.

· Clean or replace cylinder exhaust port.

· Replace air filter.

· Replace starter rope.

· Replace spark plug.

· Replace cutter blades.

Every 6 Months

· Clean and replace fuel filter element.

· Replace air filter.

· Replace spark plug.

Every 100 Hours

· Grease gearhead.

As Required

· Clean or replace spark arrestor in muffler.

· Inspect cylinder exhaust port for damage and wear.

· Clean or replace cylinder exhaust port.

· Clean air filter.